Wicklow TD and Minister for State Andrew Doyle, has today welcomed the announcement that Wicklow primary schools are to receive the Minor Works Grant for the 2016/2017 school year.
This grant is worth €5,500 per school plus €18.50 per mainstream pupil and €74 per special needs pupil to 83 schools in Wicklow. This means over €800,000 for Wicklow Schools. The schools will receive the funds over the coming weeks.
The works that can be undertaken under the Minor Works Grant include improvements to school buildings and grounds, improvement or replacement of mechanical and electrical services, the purchase of standard furniture and physical education equipment, the purchase of floor coverings and window blinds and the purchase of IT related equipment.
Doyle said “this grant will make a big difference to all primary schools in Wicklow. The grant can be used to improve and upgrade existing facilities in the school. I appreciate the commitment of Boards of Management and school principals in putting the grant to such effective and good use over the years.”
